Synonyms for acquaint

Most common

inform · apprise

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To communicate notice to; to inform; let know.

2. v. 2

   To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) know; to make familiar.

   I think you should acquaint him with the realities of the situation.

Forms

Past participle

acquainted
e.g. acquainted → introduced, presented, imparted, familiarized…

Example sentences

• inform Please inform me what options are available to me.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

tell¹

6 letters

inform², advise², notify³, impart²

7 letters

present², divulge², apprise²

8 letters

disclose², instruct²

9 letters

introduce³, advertise³, enlighten³, advertize

11 letters

communicate⁴, familiarize⁴, familiarise

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (inform² = 2 syllables).